grilled; grilling; grills
1
: to broil on a grill
also
: to fry or toast on a griddle
2
a
: to torment as if by broiling
b
: to question intensely
the police grilled the suspect
griller
noun
1
: a cooking utensil of parallel bars on which food is exposed to heat (as from charcoal or electricity)
2
: food that is broiled usually on a grill compare mixed grill
3
: a usually informal restaurant or dining room
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Examples of grill in a Sentence
Verb
We're planning to grill some chicken and burgers at the cookout.
Her parents grilled her when she came home late.
Noun
She put the hamburgers on the grill.
headed down to the local bar and grill for a beer and a burger
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
Two days after Hegseth was grilled by senators at this confirmation hearing, Trump’s transition team briefed the two leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee on an additional statement that Hegseth’s second wife, Samantha Hegseth, had provided to the FBI.
—Tara Copp, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
The colorful Villa Flamenco Beach is one of them, ticking every box for an extended beach stay with kitchenettes, a barbeque grill in the backyard for guests, and plenty of beach chairs, all within steps of the sand.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Bay Area residents from Napa to Los Gatos seek out Super Duper’s orange sign for smash burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches ($10.50) and seasonal milkshakes ($7), along with a few vegetarian and vegan options.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
Two days after Hegseth was grilled by senators at this confirmation hearing, Trump’s transition team briefed the two leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee on an additional statement that Hegseth’s second wife, Samantha Hegseth, had provided to the FBI.
—Tara Copp, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Feta Dressing This recipe is perfect for tailgating with a grill, because the corn, scallions and jalapeno all benefit from a quick char to give them a depth of flavor.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
The colorful Villa Flamenco Beach is one of them, ticking every box for an extended beach stay with kitchenettes, a barbeque grill in the backyard for guests, and plenty of beach chairs, all within steps of the sand.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grill. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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grill
1 of 2 verb1
: to broil on a grill
2
a
: to torment as if by broiling
b
: to question with repeated questions
grill
2 of 2 noun1
: a grate on which food is broiled
2
: broiled food
3
: a restaurant that serves broiled foods
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